Grown Alchemist Hand Wash - Cedarwood Atlas
Works for
CleansingSodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside + 1 moreCleanses gently
“Hand Wash - Cedarwood Atlas”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (caprylyl/capryl glucoside, coco-glucoside, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: coco-glucoside
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“A botanical blend -- including Black Pepper, Cedarwood and Geranium -- purifies, gently exfoliates and keeps skin in balance.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Citrus reticulata peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate~11–13%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~6–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideCoco-glucoside~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideCellulose~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseCitrus reticulata peel oil~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant
More about Citrus reticulata peel oilAloe barbadensis leaf extract~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractCedrus atlantica wood oil~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia oil~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilVanillin~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Piper nigrum seed oil~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium phytate~0.65–0.95%
Salvia sclarea oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.4–0.65%
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilTocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolDehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.3%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholLinalool~0.1–0.2%
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Coco-glucoside, Cellulose, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Cedrus atlantica wood oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Vanillin, Piper nigrum seed oil, Sodium phytate, Salvia sclarea oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Tocopherol, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Grown AlchemistHand Wash - Cedarwood AtlasYOUR PRODUCT | EOEveryone Spearmint + Lemongrass Hand Soap | Laboratoire CCDBabyléna Cleansing Water Organic | AveenoHand & Face Wipes With Oat Extract Fragrance-Free | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 28% | 28% | 28% |
| Price | — | $6.90 | $13.76 | $4.49 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Glycerin | Oatmeal Extract |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
- 3
- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 6
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